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Stone handaxes found in Galilee show early humans valued aesthetics of their tools - study

The axes were dated to the Pleistocene, likely made by Homo erectus, the first human species to evolve to have a humanlike body shape and gait, who had lived in the region thousands of years ago.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A handaxe incorporating a geode (“Elijah’s apple”) from the Sakhnin Valley in northern Israel, March 24, 2026.
Migration to South America.

Researchers rethink how humans populated the Americas after new find

Archaeologists say the new finding at Monte Verde points to an earlier human presence than prevailing models allow.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smartphone.

How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human

Your nervous system is under siege, and the people creating that content are counting on exactly this reaction.

|ByMICHELLE BLUMENFELD
General view of the Israeli largest desalination plant on the Mediterranean Sea, in Ashdod on . The facility is located in Ashkelon, not far from the northern border of the Gaza Strip. In the first phase of operation, it is meant to supply 100 million cubic meters of water a year.

The financial model that safeguards everyone’s water

In a special podcast series by The Jerusalem Post, senior executives of Israel’s national water company pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT

Despite medical advances, are we nearing the end of lifespan increases?

A new study published in the journal Nature Aging suggests that humanity may be approaching the biological limit of human lifespan.

JANUARY 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Despite medical advances, are we nearing the end of lifespan increases? Illustration.

Stone tech 2.0: Researchers believe they found a technological leap that happened 900,000 years ago

Hominins at the site exhibited meticulous planning and efficiency in their manufacturing and resource management strategies.

JANUARY 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Stone tech 2.0: Researchers believe they found a technological leap that happened 900,000 years ago in Spain.

Study reveals humans' 500,000-year-old fascination with the color red

Although brown and earthy tones were more readily available, evidence indicates that humans had a clear preference for vibrant red ocher.

JANUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Study reveals humans' 500,000-year-old fascination with the color red.

Lucy’s Achilles Heel: Why our ancient ancestor couldn't keep up

Running required Lucy 2.9 times more energy than it does a modern human, indicating low endurance.

JANUARY 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Lucy’s Achilles Heel: Why our ancient ancestor couldn't keep up.

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of increased risk of human extinction due to AI

Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," warned of AI's dangers after receiving the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics.

DECEMBER 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Renowned British-Canadian physicist Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the "Godfather of AI," issued stark warnings about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence following his receipt of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024.

Underwater caves in southern Sicily reveal key clues about early human migration, a new study finds

Many scholars consider Sicily to be among the first islands humans settled in the Mediterranean.

DECEMBER 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Grotto Ustica, Sicily, Italy.

First blue-eyed human, a dark-haired lactose-intolerant infant, found in 17,000-year-old remains

Histological analysis of the infant's teeth and a healed fracture on his collarbone indicated he had endured a tough birth.

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
First documented blue-eyed human found in 17,000-year-old remains: A dark haired, lactose intolerant infant.

Strangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru

Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Huaca Rajada and the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipan. An archeological site near Chiclayo, Peru.

Ants outshine humans in teamwork: Weizmann Institute's surprising findings

The ants demonstrated performances that were not only vastly better than those of solitary ants but even better in some cases than those of humans.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ants outshine humans in teamwork: Weizmann Institute's surprising findings. Illustration: frank60.